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Front suspension, refresh suspension |
framos914 |
Jun 26 2020, 12:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 15-May 14 From: Corona California Member No.: 17,353 Region Association: Southern California |
looking for a little advice.
Just removed my front suspension because everything is at least 38 years old. I believe it's mostly from a 76 911 including the sway bar. Also S calipers, 5 lug and struts. I want to get a good look at the rack and install Turbo Tie Rods and already have new Koni strut inserts installed. Not sure if I want to tackle the bushings and ball joints myself since I don't have the right tools and equipment. Any suggestions? Is it a good Idea to keep this set up and refresh it? Any recommended places for the work? Corona, Anaheim CA area. Thanks |
barefoot |
Jun 26 2020, 06:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,269 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States |
Clean that whole bit up & paint it some distinctive color relative to under pan color.
At least replace the rear A-arm bushings, there's videos on how to do it without expensive tools. The rear bushings collapse somewhat as most of the weight of the car rests on those rear bushings and once deformed let the torsion bar rub inside the metal tube causing corrosion and eventual stress corrosion fracture. |
Retroracer |
Jun 26 2020, 11:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
RE: "Not sure if I want to tackle the bushings and ball joints since I don't have the right tools and equipment.
Any suggestions? Is it a good Idea to keep this set up and refresh it?" It's a great set up. While you have everything off the car, its a great opportunity to get everything cleaned up and yes, worthwhile getting the ball joints and bushings replaced. Murphy's law clearly states that if you reassemble them as is, they will fail the week after. - Tony |
mlindner |
Jun 27 2020, 12:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,511 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
framos914, take it all apart, clean, paint and replace bushing. Lots of fun.....
The rubber bushing come out easy with a torch and the ball joint you only need the large type socket (I have one I can send you to use). Best, Mark |
mlindner |
Jun 27 2020, 01:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,511 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
PS. you've already done the hard part, the rest is fun and fulfilling.
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mlindner |
Jun 27 2020, 01:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,511 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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framos914 |
Jun 27 2020, 02:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 15-May 14 From: Corona California Member No.: 17,353 Region Association: Southern California |
Can you tell I have nothing to do. Does this look familiar and then nice clean parts to put together. Wow, looks like I'm heading in the same direction, pulling the Rack will be next. Did you have any trouble detaching it from steering coupler inside the car and pulling it out? Thanks Mark for the offer on the tool, I see them from 80 to 120 bucks, will see if I can locate one locally. All that work looks good Fernando |
mlindner |
Jun 27 2020, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,511 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My tank was already out, not sure if you can unbolt with it in. I can send the rut/socket to you, you send it back for $5. Mark
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framos914 |
Jul 5 2020, 02:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 15-May 14 From: Corona California Member No.: 17,353 Region Association: Southern California |
My tank was already out, not sure if you can unbolt with it in. I can send the rut/socket to you, you send it back for $5. Mark Mark Those parts look very good. Are they painted or powder coated? If powder coated what is the average cost? And any suggestions on preparation or mistakes to avoid. What manufacturer of ball joints did you use? A lot of choices outhere. Thanks |
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